So, it finally happened yesterday, drove the car after almost 5 weeks, hit the AC button and all it blows is hot air. There is also a grinding sound coming from the front - I can't figure out whether it is coming from behind the glovebox or under the windscreen but the noise is there.
Although most of the times the blow is absolutely fine there are instances where it feels like something is stuck and it fluctuates.
I have tried running a scan but nothing came up before I drove the car but have not been able to scan as I managed to break the laptop screen .
The grinding noise that comes can be a sign of potential blower motor failure or the compressor however I am not sure. I wanted to ask if anyone else has had any issues on their B8/B8.5s and what was fixed. I also understand that blower motor seems to be a weak link here and many have replaced it. However, if it was the blower motor wouldn't the air be not coming out at all or does it affect only cold air flow? I initially thought the pressure switch but it shouldn't make a grinding noise, should it?
Would appreciate suggestions before I book in the car. Oh, and also if there a trusted AC place you guys would recommend. I am Oxford based but don't mind traveling up to a hour either side of M40.
Thanks.
Although most of the times the blow is absolutely fine there are instances where it feels like something is stuck and it fluctuates.
I have tried running a scan but nothing came up before I drove the car but have not been able to scan as I managed to break the laptop screen .
The grinding noise that comes can be a sign of potential blower motor failure or the compressor however I am not sure. I wanted to ask if anyone else has had any issues on their B8/B8.5s and what was fixed. I also understand that blower motor seems to be a weak link here and many have replaced it. However, if it was the blower motor wouldn't the air be not coming out at all or does it affect only cold air flow? I initially thought the pressure switch but it shouldn't make a grinding noise, should it?
Would appreciate suggestions before I book in the car. Oh, and also if there a trusted AC place you guys would recommend. I am Oxford based but don't mind traveling up to a hour either side of M40.
Thanks.
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